Dr. John Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has criticized the Akufo-Addo government for its dependence on funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and other donor agencies to strengthen the local currency. He labelled the government’s heavy reliance on foreign aid, including Eurobonds and cocoa syndicated […] The post Ghana’s
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is pushing for the reinstatement of the capital gains tax exemption on listed securities, with Managing Director Abena Amoah confident it would deepen investor participation and solidify the bourse’s gains. She believes the tax break, coupled with tax incentives for listing companies, would significantly […] The post
By Kenneth AMPONSAH Are banks prepared to lead the way in climate action amidst the crisis caused by climate change pandemics and conflict? In this article, I seek to point out some key initiatives and guidance that we as banks can initiate to support this agenda. But before we dive into the world of green […] The post Going green: financial institutions
Professor John Gatsi, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has maintained that the indicative exchange rate used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is not reflective of the cost structure of business in the country. According to the central bank, the cedi depreciated at 6.8 percent against the US dollar […] The post Relative
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has explained why the local currency, the Cedi depreciated against the major trading ones, the Dollar, Pounds, and Euros, at a time when the local economy was expanding. Recently, the Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim announced that Ghana’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2023, […] The post Addison
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has said the Cedi has been largely stabilised since early 2023 against the major trading currencies. According to him, the cedi cumulatively Read More... The post Cedi Largely Stabilised Since 2023 appeared first on
Dr. Ernest Addison In a recent announcement, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has decided to maintain its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29%. This move comes in response to a Read More... The post BoG Maintains Monetary Policy Rate At 29% appeared first on DailyGuide
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the foreign exchange market came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March 2024. However, he said, the Ghana cedi continues to recover its value. The pressures, he explained, emanated mainly from the strengthening of the United States dollar in international […] The post Cedi continues
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide 2,000 megawatts of solar power which is half of Ghana’s electricity needs when voted into power. He made this promise during an engagement with members of the informal sector through a forum organized by the Council of Indigenous Business Associations. […] The post 2024
The foreign exchange market though came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March this year, the local currency continues to recover its value. According to the Bank Read More... The post Cedi Continues To Recover Value appeared first on DailyGuide
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that Ghana is making significant progress towards achieving the targets outlined in the 3-year, US$3bn IMF Supported Post Covid-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). During his first monthly press briefing on the economy in 2024, held on Tuesday, Dr Amin Adam disclosed, “The Ministry of Finance […] The post $3bn
The Ministry of Finance has emphasized the progress of the cedi since 2023, asserting that the currency has exhibited stability against major currencies. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam highlighted this achievement during the Ministry’s Monthly briefing in Accra on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dr. Adam pointed out that from February to December 2023, the […] The post Cedi
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the Cedi was relatively stable in the first quarter of 2024 against the major trading currencies, especially the Dollar. He says they expect the stability to continue. Answering questions at the 117th Moneyray Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Monday […] The post Cedis is relatively stable
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29 per cent. This comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Central Banks to be careful when cutting interest rates as looser monetary policy could push inflation up further. This is the first time the BOG is maintaining the rate in […] The post BoG maintains policy rate at 29% appeared first on
Ghana’s foreign exchange market came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March 2024, but the Ghana cedi continues to recover its value, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. He explained that the pressures emanated mainly from the strengthening of the US dollar in international markets, and payments […] The post Ghana’s
King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in speaking about her treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace has said. The King, who has been diagnosed with cancer himself, is in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”, a short statement read. Support has poured in for the Princess of Wales, who described […] The post King hails
Flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has made a solemn pledge to make the Eastern Region Ghana’s premier research and innovation hub if elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge during his market tour of the Eastern Region on Thursday, March 21. Aimed at engaging with […] The post I’ll
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COCA) has expressed serious concern about the party’s unity and strategy for the 2024 general elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Expedite
Ghana’s policy rate is one of the highest globally and can not be justified, therefore the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has a duty to slash it drastically by at least 200 basis points, an economist and Director of Research at the Institue of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said. In his view, reducing […] The post Ghana’s policy rate is one of the highest
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